When my mom, Mercedes, and her younger sister, Juanita, first came from Puerto Rico, they were the youngest in the family. They had to jump into a new community and really learn English, assimilate, and adapt - and I saw that. I grew up in that community.

I've always had an interest in broadcast journalism and the law. So it's nice that I can combine the two.

I hold a mini-New Year's Eve party each year with my son Ronan, and we make pigs in a blanket. They are delicious!

You really have to prove yourself and prove your worth. I didn't come from family that had been here for generations and had all these connections.

You've got to be inclusive.

I believe in people. Human beings, deep down, are essentially good. Any jury can filter through whatever bull might be thrown their way and use common sense to get to the truth of a case. Juries make the right decisions, almost unfailingly, because people know right from wrong.

My second husband, Eric Villency, is the father of my beautiful boy Ronan Anthony. Even though we're divorced, I'm still very close with his family.

I enjoyed giving back to the city I was born and raised in.

If I see, hear, or experience anything that I feel is inappropriate, you bet I'm going to speak up.

Continual, intentional, or snarky putdowns have no place in a healthy relationship.

There's nothing like the feeling of being in Times Square for New Year's Eve. It's such a great rush. You feel like the whole world is there. People from all over the world coming to celebrate together.

Nobody is going to believe what you're saying if you don't believe it yourself.

During the 10 years I worked as a prosecutor, I always struggled with what to do with someone who was clearly mentally ill and committed a horrific crime.

Roger Ailes champions women, whether it's Paula Zahn, who worked for Fox, Greta Van Susteren - we've always had a woman in primetime - Megyn Kelly, myself; I had a primetime show.

Advocating for yourself in the context of friendship starts with choosing the right people to be part of your inner circle.

God helps those who help themselves. You have blessings. You have gifts. You have passion. You have drive. Get after it; go in there and do something. Try and make every day count.

Nobody wants to take a hard look of the entitlement system to see what it is.

I believe it is my job to do everything I can so that everyone in our society feels safe, feels that justice is not an abstract concept but a fact of life for all Americans.

I've known Roger Ailes for 15 years, and I have been treated with the utmost professionalism and respect.

Making smart decisions on who to vote for is difficult.

It doesn't matter if you're a man or a woman - stay alert and focused on your surroundings. Travel with friends. Know where you are at all times, and never let your guard down.

I grew up in the Mission District in San Francisco, which was largely Hispanic at the time. I was raised in a household that was really welcoming to diversity and encouraging about different people's viewpoints and ideas and backgrounds.

No matter what stage of life you are graduating from or entering, learning how to build and state your case is something every person in the world should know how to do.

Bella is my little dog. She's an imperial Shih Tzu. She's a little cotton ball with flecks of gold. She's super, super cute, and she eats like she's a Rottweiler.

The friends I have from childhood are definitely like family to me - extended sisters and brothers, aunts and uncles.

I've tried to live my life in a way that respects the beliefs of my mother and father. Everyone has blessings, gifts, passion, and drive.

I have my phone by my bed - I know everyone says you're supposed to turn it off - and it distorts your sleep, and they're probably right.

My most defining moment was the death of my mother.

In any situation, it is good to be aware of even your co-workers, and if you are uncomfortable or concerned about a colleague's behavior, report it to a supervisor.

My mother, oddly enough, really wanted to pursue a career in law, but at the time, she had children and was working as a teacher.

Come prepared because you don't want to dilute the votes out there because you are uninformed and you're spoon-fed something that's inaccurate, or you don't even bother to equip yourself with the facts - anybody out there, this goes for everyone.

At a very young age, my beloved mother passed away from leukemia, forcing my father to become a single dad. Rather than coddle me, shelter me, or do things for me, he taught me to 'Make the Case' for everything in life - from my first job to a graduation trip I wanted.

When I left the San Francisco DA's office, I went down to the Los Angeles district attorney's office, and I was able to try a tremendous amount - very serious cases and working in gang neighborhoods, impoverished neighborhoods - really make a difference and be impactful in those communities.

It's not just teachers, but coaches are helping to shape the young people of tomorrow.

I don't always think I am right, not by a long shot, but no one stifles me. When I care deeply about something, you are going to know.

I've been around all kinds of people, defense attorneys, working with cops, working with politicians, both sides of the aisle, including Democrats as former first lady of San Francisco, and the Republicans, too, so I've had a front row seat to lots of things in life.

Everyone loves to feast their eyes on Times Square on New Year's Eve.

If it's something that you are opposed to or you don't want your children or family to see, then do not watch it, and the market can send a message.

Roger Ailes, he's incredible. He's the one that created 'The Five' and came up with the idea for it.

I just feel so blessed to have had the time that I had with my mother. She made it so impactful in terms of how she raised me and my little brother, the values that she instilled in us, the way she inspired us, and how she lived her everyday life.

My point is you've been given a powerful blessing in life in this country to be able to vote and to be able to sit on the jury, so come equipped.

Bob Beckel and Juan Williams are two people who I love personally. But what they say drives me absolutely nuts.

A friend is someone who has your back. Those in the military refer to it as, 'I got your six.' My closest friend on 'The Five' is Dana Perino.

My mother taught me early on not to be afraid to put myself out there - especially as a woman.

I really feel that I've carried on my mother's legacy.

The one message I always send to young people is, Don't be afraid to try different things to see what feels right and what's a good fit.

What I think you need to do is be aware and be your own best advocate. Get on the Internet, do your research, and find a group that you might be able to get involved with.

The important thing is, you must give back. As good as you've been given, you must do for others as well. Somebody helped you. Who can you help, too?

I really saw my mom advocate on my behalf and really say, 'Hey, you're good enough.' It was from her that I learned that just because something hasn't been done before, it doesn't mean it can't be done now. You have to speak up, and you've got to assert yourself because it takes somebody to be the first one to make it happen.

In that portion of time where my parents were together, I got to see great love, great loyalty, and teamwork.